Performing Arts
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Shun Oguri Plays Teacher in New Stage Play ‘Inokorigumi’; He Returns to Stage with 1st Starring Role in 3 Years
With his emotional acting skills in dramas, movies and stage plays, Shun Oguri continues to show ...
February 20, 2026
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Shogi Star Sota Fujii Earns Record ¥200 Million Plus, Reigns as Money Leader for 4th Consecutive Year
Shogi genius Sota Fujii set a new record high for prize money and playing fees in 2025, according...
February 4, 2026
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Geiko, Maiko Vow to Dedicate Themselves to Profession at New Year’s Opening Ceremonies in Kyoto
KYOTO — Geiko and maiko in formal black crested kimono vowed to dedicate themselves to their prof...
January 8, 2026
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New ‘Chushingura’ Play Features Star-Studded Cast, Including Tokusatsu TV Drama
A new theatrical production of “Chushingura,” a tale of heroes loved by Japanese audiences for ov...
December 12, 2025
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‘Wozzeck’ at NTT A Worthy New Production for Opera’s Centenary, with Stellar Performances, Sets, Costumes, More
The recent production of “Wozzeck” at the New National Theatre, Tokyo (NNTT) was a powerful event...
December 7, 2025
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2 Chinese Arrested over Securities Account Hijacking
TOKYO (Jiji Press) — Police arrested two Chinese nationals on Friday over a series of cases in wh...
November 29, 2025
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Japan’s Kagura, Onsen Culture to Be Recommended for UNESCO Heritage
TOKYO (Jiji Press) — A government panel on Friday chose kagura traditional performing art and ons...
November 29, 2025
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Ainu Thanksgiving Festival to Be Held in Tokyo with Performances from Ainu, Other Indigenous Groups
The Ainu Thanksgiving Festival will be held at the Curian civic hall in Shinagawa Ward, Tokyo, on...
November 7, 2025
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Putin Awards Medal to Actress Komaki Kurihara for Promoting Russian Culture
Russian President Vladimir Putin awarded medals to Japanese actress Komaki Kurihara and others on...
November 7, 2025
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Japanese Govt Aims to Increase Opportunities for Seeing Cultural Events for Regional Audiences, Create Ties with Major Theaters
The Agency for Cultural Affairs will begin assisting in creating connections among drama troupes,...
November 6, 2025
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Japanese Version of Musical ‘Six’ to Debut in West End; Cast to Make ‘Her-Story’ as 1st Non-English Version in London
The Japanese-language version of the British musical “Six” will debut at London’s Vaudeville Thea...
October 31, 2025
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Actor Kyoya Honda Speaks About Role in ‘Enoken,’ His 2nd Major Theatrical Performance Set in Showa-Era
Kyoya Honda, 26, is arguably the most promising young actor to have broken through this year. In ...
October 31, 2025
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Sailor Moon Makes Triumphant Return to Tokyo after Success in U.S., U.K.
The stage show “Pretty Guardian Sailor Moon: The Super Live” is set to debut in Tokyo this month....
October 2, 2025
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Reika Manaki, Japanese Actor, Recounts Steps to Success on TV and Stage, Will Repeat Mata Hari in Autumn
Reika Manaki played the role of Asagao, a kindhearted but sickly prostitute, in the first episode...
August 8, 2025
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‘GeGeGe no Kitaro The Stage 2025’ Actor Yoshihiko Aramaki Speaks About His Role in New Stage Adaptation
Actor Yoshihiko Aramaki stars in “GeGeGe no Kitaro The Stage 2025,” currently running at the Meij...
August 1, 2025
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